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Schwartz, Sherry – Social Studies, 2006
In this article, the author describes how the study of past and present prisoner of war (POW) situations can provide an excellent academic opportunity for students to evaluate virtues and values in the short and long run. Using case studies of past and present POW situations, students can categorize and analyze the historical nature of the…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Values Education, Ethical Instruction, Case Studies
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Mahood, Wayne – Social Education, 1978
Presents a four-part lesson designed to introduce elementary and junior high school students to moral and legal dilemmas. Dilemmas involve students in role playing, decision making, critical analysis, and evaluation. The dilemmas, although hypothetical, are based on real life situations. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Elementary School Students
Wright, J. Zeb – 1970
The work is a 9-11 week teaching unit on the theme of loyalties and the resolution of conflicts among these loyalties within the societies of Asian and African peoples. The unit is the outcome of a pilot study of the United States Office of Education to develop world culture courses for the West Virginia secondary schools. Emphasis is on the…
Descriptors: African Culture, Case Studies, Concept Teaching, Cross Cultural Studies
Persaud, Ganga; Turner, Trevor – 1980
Examination of the conceptual framework and historical roots of moral values in Jamaican education indicates that moral values have a strong effect upon an individual's attitude toward himself, his society, and his own work. This case study is one of four sponsored by Unesco to test these interactions. There are 10 parts to the case study. The…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Education, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Blanning, James R. – 1974
Designed for secondary-level classroom discussion, these materials contain nine, short case studies of ethical dilemmas. The cast studies focus mainly on incidents and issues relevant to high school students. Discussion questions for each case study require students to examine the case, discuss the issue, and make an ethical decision about how…
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Case Studies, Class Activities, Codes of Ethics
Stern-Strom, Margot; And Others – Moral Education Forum, 1989
Evaluates "Facing Today and the Future: Choosing to Participate," a resource book about citizenship in which students are asked to think about their role in the U.S. democracy through an investigation of case studies about individuals and groups who have tried to make a difference. Recommends this volume as a valuable resource for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility
Mehlinger, Howard D., Ed. – 1981
Intended for elementary and secondary teachers and for students in teacher training institutions, this book contains practical suggestions and information on ways and means of improving social studies instruction. UNESCO hopes that the book will play a part in raising the standard of social studies teaching and that it will at the same time…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Education, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development